Digi m10™
Compact Satellite Modem
Small footprint satellite modem with global satellite
connectivity is designed for a wide variety of asset tracking
and remote device communication applications.
Overview
The Digi m10 satellite module provides worldwide satellite data
connectivity for a wide variety of asset-tracking and industrial
remote communication applications.
Operating on the ORBCOMM low-earth orbit (LEO) satellite
network, it is designed to enable cost-efficient Machine-toMachine (M2M) communication with virtually unlimited global
coverage and no blockage. All at a typical low monthly cost
comparable to cellular plans for low data volume M2M
applications.
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Built on Digi’s own patented mixed signal chip designed and
tailored for satellite applications, the Digi m10 modem offers
immediate product design integration through its integrated
serial interface. With full support for industrial temperature and
operational shock/vibration specifications exceeding SAE J1455,
it is the ideal choice for reliable and highly cost-efficient satellite
connectivity in even the most demanding application.
The Digi m10 kits provide all necessary components for quick
and easy product evaluation, development and prototyping.
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Features/Benefits
• Cost-efficient with leading performance
• Global LEO satellite coverage (no blockage)
• Extremely compact module form factor
• Highly integrated using Digi satellite technology
• Very low transmit and receive power
Utilities
Industrial Automation
Remote Device
Management
• Industrial operating temperature
• Highly shock and vibration resistant
• Quick and simple product design integration
• Direct PCB mount or cable connection
Transportation
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Specifications
Digi m10™
Application Interface
Header
14-pin socket, 1 mm pitch (Samtec P/N MLE-107-01-G-DV-K)
Serial Port
UART (3.3V TTL), 2-wire, with modem power on/off control option through DTR signal
Wake Trigger
Satellite Available (SA), Data Available (DA)
Satellite Communications
MMCX male connector (50 Ω)
Antenna Connector
Minimum Detectable Signal
-120 dBm (typical)
Transmit Power
5W nominal
TX: 148-150.05 MHz
RX: 137-138 MHz
Frequencies
Power Requirements
Input Voltage
+9 to 18VDC
Transmit Current
1.5A max @ +12VDC
Receive Current
60 mA max @ +12VDC Mechanical
Dimensions (L x W x H)
2.95 in x 1.81 in x 0.52 in (7.49 cm x 4.60 cm x 1.32 cm)
Environmental
Operating Temperature
-40° C to +85° C (-40° F to +185° F)
Relative Humidity
0% to 95% (non-condensing)
Shock (Operational)
Exceeds SAE J1455 levels
Vibration (Operational)
Exceeds SAE J1455 levels
Radiated Emissions
EN300 832, EN301-721
Regulatory Approvals
US (FCC), EU (CE), Australia/New Zealand (C-Tick), Canada (IC) - pending, Japan (Telec) - pending
Digi m10 Host Interface
Pin
Signal
Description
1
VCC
Supply
2
GND
Ground
3
VCC
Supply
9-18V DC
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9-18V DC
4
GND
Ground
5
PWR_EN (DTR)
Power Enable
6
GND
Ground
7
RXD
Receive Data
Host UART interface
8
TXD
Transmit Data
Host UART interface
Pulled low (47kΩ)
9
SA
Satellite Available
10
DA
Data Available
11
DBG TXD
Transmit Data
Debug UART interface
12
DBG RXD
Receive Data
Debug UART interface
13
Reserved
Reserved
14
Reserved
Reserved
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New - Digi m10 Satellite Modem Digi JumpStart Kit
Part Numbers:
North America: DG-M10-KIT
International: DG-M10-KIT
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Quick start guide
Free 90-day limited ORBCOMM connectivity
Digi m10 satellite modem
Telescopic antenna with magnetic mount
12' /3.6m antenna extension cable (SMA/BNC)
Digi m10 development board
{ USB/RS-232 host port, application connectors, status LEDs, test points,current measurement option, power switch
Digi m10 Software CD
{ Digi Satellite Dashboard application
{ Digi and ORBCOMM documentation
Power supply and accessories
{ External wall power supply with adapters serial cable USB cable BNC antenna adapter